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  • Ndok – Itek Clan Confers Chieftaincy Title On Sen. Sandy Onor

    By Caterpillar Media Team

    The people of Ndok Clan in Ogoja Local Government Area has conferred a chieftaincy tittle Njuranfam of Ndok on Sen. Sandy Onor, for facilitating the opening of the Ndok – Kakwagom road.

    The event was held at Ndok-Itek Community in Ogoja Local Government Area to appreciate the senator for facilitating the repairs of the entire stretch of the Ndok – Kakwagom road.

    The community was overwhelmed with excitement noting that the repairs has alleviated the plight of motorists who ply the road.

    Speaking on behalf of the community, the Clan Head of Ndok – Itek, His Royal Highness, Chief Clement Ashaba Ijanga noted that “As a people, we are short of words to express our gratitude and appreciation. You’re God sent. For God to talk to you and move you to do this road for your brothers suffering somewhere, the Lord will continue to increase you.

    “You are the Original Caterpillar, and today the Ndok people confers on you this chieftaincy tittle Njuranfam of Ndok, which means, you can repair every year, from North, South, East and West, you can repair”

    Responding, Sen. Sandy Onor averred that “when my DG asked me to come that the people wanted to receive me, I said I won’t come, because I didn’t want people to read politics into it. Am not senator representing the North”

    Speaking further, Sen. Onor held that government is about the things that touch the people.

    His words “When you hold public office, you hold it for the people. Government is about things that touch the people. When you touch the people, give them the small one they want. We may not have tarred it this first time, we just open it up, but see how happy you are because it’s something that touched you”

    The road is said to have run from Boki Local Government Area in central senatorial district to Ogoja Local Government Area in northern senatorial district.

    Communities in Ogoja that the road link are: The Katsina junction popularly referred to as Ndok junction, Ndok aminica, Ndok itek, Ndok egrima.

    Boki communities: Oku aro, Buanakong, Orunghe Bawop, Kakwagom and Okundi clan.

  • Wike, Ayade, Diri, Gbajabiamila, Others Condoles With Jarigbe As He Lays His Father To Rest

    By Jari Media Team

    The governors of Rivers, Cross River and Bayelsa states condoled with the Member Representing Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency and Cross River North Senator Elect, Rt.Hon Jarigbe Agom as he laid his late father Pa. Leonard Agom Jarigbe (Ndah) to rest in his hometown.

    In his condolence message, Gov. Nyesom Wike stated that, Late Nda was a great administrator who worked tirelessly to stir the affairs of government at various levels maintaining an upright character.

    “As a civil servant, Pa Leonard was a tireless worker for the development of his State and progress of his people. Above all, we will also remember him as a genuine Christian and committed Catholic who dedicated his long life to the service of God and humanity”

    Pa Leonard’s passing away has left an irreplaceable void and loss not only in you and your family but also in the entire Ogoja community and Cross River State. We will miss him, but his priceless legacies will continue to keep him in our minds forever”

    Gov Ayade said ” Late Mr. Leonard Agom Jarigbe was a respectable gentleman, a fine administrator and a community leader. An acclaimed Civil Servant par excellence, he rendered dedicated and committed services to his fatherland and was a positive reference point to hard work, excellence and integrity… He was an acclaimed disciplinarian who brought up his children and others who passed through his tutelage with the proper academic and moral upbringing. He will indeed be missed by many.”

    Gov. Diri of Bayelsa, extolled the late patriarch saying “We recall the professional, spiritual and social achievements of your late
    father, as a devout Christian and accomplished administrator, Pa Jarigbe during his lifetime impacted positively on the lives of many and contributed to the development of his immediate community, Cross River State and
    indeed our Country Nigeria.”

    “His exemplary qualities are evident in the lives of his children and close associates, there is no doubt that his, immediate family, the ogoja community
    and indeed the nation has lost a great man. Although his demise is a painful
    one, we thank God for the life he lived and the ripe age he attained.”

    Speaker of the House of Representative, Rt. Hon Femi Gbajabiamila who was represented by Hon. Dennis Agbo in his condolence message, prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul and the fortitude for the family to bear the loss.

    The burial rites of Late pa Leonard Agom Jarigbe, which was carried out on the 3rd and 4th of February 2021, had in attendance dignitaries from all works of life some of those in attendance include, HE Effiok Cobham, Sen Sandy Onor, Sen Michael Nnachi (Representative of Gov Wike), Rt.Hon Etta Mbora, Rt. Hon Daniel Asuquo (Representative of Gov Diri Duoye), Rt. Hon Essien Ayi, Hon Dennis Agbo, Prince Akwaji Offiono, Rt. Hon Regina Anyogo, Hon Matthew Ojugbo, Rt. Hon Peter Igbodor, Chief Igbaji Monkom, Alhaji Hassan, Alhaji Husseni, Hon Michael Usibe, Hon Rita Ayim, Barr Godwin Offiono, Prince Nwosu, John George, Mr Peter Akpanke, Barr Leonard Anyogo.

    Others were, Bishop Donatus Akpan (Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Ogoja), Priests, religious and other clergymen, Justice Eneji, Barr Venatius Ikem, Associate Prof. Dave Imbua, DG, Catapillar Movement, Joe Obi Bisong, Chief Jude Ngaji, Hon Omaga Odo, Barr. Paul Ishabor, Eddy Achi amongst others.

    Rt. Hon Jarigbe Agom in his tribute, extolled the virtues of his late father. He alluded that his father’s counsel helped nurtured himself and his siblings.

    One of such counsels was the one given to him as a younger man which goes, “My son, sacrifice pleasure, in order to have pleasure that will last”.

    Dance groups from various communities, entertainers and traditional groups from different parts of Nigeria were present to display and entertain the guest, including the famous Zule Zoo dancers from Benue State.

    Late Pa. Leonard Agom Jarigbe, before his death was a retired astute administrator and devoted Christian who brought all his children up in a Godly way. He died on January 17, 2021 at 90 years and he is survived by his wife Mrs. Dorathy Moku Jarigbe and 11 children. He was laid to rest on the 4th February, 2021 at Ibil, Ogoja LGA.

    In honor of Late Pa. Leonard Agom Jarigbe’s memory, about N50 Million was raised in support of the construction of a new Auditorium for St. Michael Catholic Church Ibil, Ogoja LGA, Cross River State.

    May the soul of Nda and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in perfect peace, Amen.

     

  • Unical SUG Election Holds On 19th February, 2021

    By Elijah Ugani

    The Calabar University Electoral Commission CUECO has fixed 19th February, 2021 for the Student’s Union Government (SUG) election for the 2019/2020 academic session.

    In a release made available to The Lumine News and signed by the CUECO Chairman and Secretary, Dr. George Atelhe and Mr. Emmanuel Emori indicates that campaign begins on Monday, February 15th 2021, Vice President debate holds on Tuesday, February 16th, while Presidential debate is to hold on Wednesday 17th February, 2021.

    According to the release, election begins (online) at 9.00am – 1.00pm with result of the election to be announced same day.

  • Sen. Sandy Onor Extols Late Pa Leonard Jarigbe, Describes Him As An Impeccable Bureaucrat.

    By Caterpillar Media

    The Distinguished Senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Sen. Prof. Sandy Ojang Onor has extolled the virtues of Late Mr Leonard Agom Jarigbe whom he described as an impeccable bureaucrat who loved his job and did nothing to compromise it.

    The Senator stated this in a condolence message delivered at the Funeral Mass in honour of the Late Mr Leonard Agom Jarigbe held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Ibil, Ogoja Local Government Area.

    His words: “In our many discussions with you, you regaled me with stories about your dad. Knowing that he was ninety, you had prepared yourself for this day even when you didn’t expect that it was going to be this dramatic. And so you told me that this man lived a good life, enjoyed himself, contributed maximally to the development of the community and did well for your family. You told me he was an impeccable bureaucrat who loved his job and would do nothing to compromise the essence of his job. He was a good civil servant. He also feared God and served man.”

    High points of the occasion was the presentation of condolence messages from the Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Sen. Prof. Ben. Ayade represented by Hon. Mike Osibe, Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Barr. Nyesom Wike, represented by Sen. Mike Anachi, Governor of Bayelsa State, Sen. Douye Diri represented by Rt. Hon. Daniel Asuquo (Dansuki), and the Speaker of House Representative, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila who was also represented.

    The event drew the presence of family members, friends, and a multitude of sympathisers from far and near, reflecting the undisputable popularity, acceptance and goodwill that Rt. Hon. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe enjoys.

  • PDP Rejects Ambassadorial Nomination Of Ex-service Chiefs

    By Admin

    The People’s Democratic Party PDP, has rejected the Ambassadorial nomination of ex-service chiefs by President Muhammadu Buhari.

    The party in a release sighted by The Lumine News and signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, accused the Buhari’s and APC administration of using the decoy of ambassadorial nomination to shield the ex-service chiefs from investigation of alleged killings of innocent Nigerians and crimes against humanity under their inglorious watch.

    The release reads in full “Ambassadorial Nomination:
    PDP Rejects Moves To Shield Ex-Service Chiefs From Investigation.

    “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) firmly rejects plots by the Buhari Presidency and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to use the decoy of ambassadorial appointments to shield the immediate past service chiefs from investigation over alleged killing of innocent Nigerians and crimes against humanity under their inglorious watch.

    “The PDP charges the Senate to eschew all partisan considerations and stand on the side of the people, particularly the victims of atrocious regime of the ex-service chiefs by outrightly rejecting the demand by President Muhammadu Buhari to confirm them as ambassadors.

    “It is indeed sacrilegious and a horrible assault on the sensibility of Nigerians that the APC government is seeking to use ambassadorial appointments as desperate measure to secure diplomatic immunity for the former commanders and protect them from investigation, arrest and possible prosecution by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the atrocities committed against innocent Nigerians under their command.

    “The PDP asserts that appointing the former service chiefs as ambassadors would confer diplomatic immunity on them and provide them a route for escape.

    “The party further stated that taking such actions at a time the ICC has declared its readiness to commence full investigation on their alleged involvement in the crime against humanity in our country, appears to further validate the allegations against them.

    “Moreover, the frenzy by officials of the Buhari Presidency in mounting pressure on the Senate to confirm such abominable ambassadorial nominations has further raised public apprehensions of a desperate attempt to cover the culpability of some other individuals connected to the APC administration.

    “It is shocking that instead of allowing the former service chiefs to answer for the alleged crime against humanity under their command including reported cases of extra-judicial execution, killing of unarmed protesters at Lekki Toll Gate, Lagos, rape, illegal arrest as well as detention and torture of innocent Nigerians, the APC administration is rather plotting their escape.

    “The accused service chiefs must not be allowed to use diplomatic immunity to escape investigation and possible prosecution for the killing of unarmed EndSARS protester at Lekki Toll gate and other parts of the country as well as the hundreds of civilians reportedly killed by soldiers in the Zaria massacre.

    “This is in addition to series of reported military invasions and mass shooting in communities in Borno, Yobe, Rivers, Abia, Anambra among other states across the six geo-political zones of our country, where soldiers reportedly razed communities and massacred unarmed civilians under the command of the ex-service chiefs.

    “Our party therefore calls on Nigerians, across board, to unite in rejecting these ambassadorial nominations for the accused former commanders and demand that President Buhari should immediately withdraw their nominations from the Senate.

    “The least that is expected of President Buhari is to direct the former service chiefs to answer for the alleged crimes”.

  • As Unical Resumes Tomorrow 5th, Hostel Accommodation Will Be Open One Week Later – Egbe

    By Elijah Ugani

    The management of the University of Calabar has stated that hostel accommodation will be open to students on the 12th of February 2021one week from 5th February, 2021 the official resumption date.

    In a release made available to The Lumine News and signed by the Registrar, Mr. Gabriel Egbe indicates that it is to give room for the completion of the renovation of the vandalized hostels.

    The release reads in full, “This is to inform our students that the University of Calabar will be resuming for normal academic activities tomorrow Friday 5th February, 2021. However, hostel accommodation will not be open to students until Wednesday 12th February 2021. This is to give room for the completion of the renovation of vandalized hostels. Returning students, especially those who were earlier allocated bed spaces in the hostels are please advised to seek temporary accommodation outside the campus until 12th February, 2021.

    “Students are advised to take note of this new development. Be informed also, that the university policy of “no squatting in the hostel” is still in force. All Students must adhere to all Covid-19 precautionary measures put in place by management.

    “On behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, I wish all our returning students a safe and peaceful academic session”.

  • Sen. Sandy Onor’s Bill On Advanced HealthCare Development Passes Through Public Hearing

    By Modlin Odu

    The Distinguished Senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Sen. Prof. Sandy Ojang Onor sponsored a bill for the establishment of an Advanced Health Care Development Fund, proposing that top priority should be given to the health care system in Nigeria in order for health professionals to have an enabling environment to maximize their potentials as well as make medical services available and accessible to every Nigerian. The bill scaled through first and second reading in March and October 2020 respectively and today, 1st February 2021 transits through public hearing at the National Assembly Conference Hall, Abuja.

    The potentials of the Bill was enunciated by Sen. Sandy Onor before Medical Practitioners, Civil Society Groups as well as members of the Public who made inputs, describing the bill as people oriented. Many of the people who spoke at the event showered encomiums on Sen. Onor for his thoughtfulness especially as a Legislator whose academic pedigree is not in the medical sciences. They urged Government to take the Bill into serious consideration by giving it the urgent attention it deserves.

    On more than two occasions on the floor of the Senate, Sen. Onor has emphasized health related matters, drawing government’s attention towards practical steps to improve this sector so as to ensure quality healthcare delivery, it’s availability and accessibility to all citizens regardless of their financial status.

  • Breaking news: CRUTECH Releases First Semester Examination Time Table

    By CRUTECH Media Team

    Authorities of Cross River University of Technology have released a time table for the conduct of first semester 2019/2020 examinations.

    The time table was released by the office of the university’s Director of Academic Planning.

    It shows that Phase A of the examinations will hold from February 8th to February 10th and will involve mainly General Courses for Carry-over students in Year 3 to 5.
    This arrangement is meant to decongest examination halls when Year 1 and Year 2 students resume later in February to write examinations in the same courses.

    Phase B of the examinations will hold from 11th February to 19th February and will involve Departmental courses for students in Year 3 to Year 5.

    In addition, the time table indicates that conference marking and submission of results, marking scheme and model answers will commence from February 22nd and end on February 26th.

    This release officially puts paid to rumors and doubts concerning dates for the commencement of first semester examinations in the university.

    The university’s management wishes all students success in their examinations.
    It also wishes staff of the university well in the conduct of the examinations.

  • CRUTECH’s VC Calls On Students To Expose Unethical Practices By Some Lecturers

    By CRUTECH Media Team

    The Vice Chancellor of Cross River University of Technology, Professor Augustine Angba, has called on students of the university to expose unethical practices allegedly perpetrated by some lecturers of the university.

    Angba made this call yesterday, January 28th 2021, while addressing year 3, 4 and 5 students of Calabar campus of the university, during the COVID-19 orientation programme.

    His words: “Students complain to me even when I was Acting Vice Chancellor. When I say ‘give me the name of the lecturer’, they say ‘Sir, I don’t want trouble.’ Jesus! So, you are patronizing the lecturer. How can you be protecting somebody who kills you? If you have any complain, nobody will do you anything. Just inbox the name of the lecturer to me. The lecturers who collect sorting are ignorant. Such lecturers are under a curse.”

    He stated that although names of alleged perpetrators of unethical practices are already on his table, the battle against victimization of students can only be won if affected students cooperate with him in fighting that battle.

    The Vice Chancellor enjoined students to be of good behavior at all times, adding that education without character is meaningless. He stated that it is completely unreasonable for any student to destroy the university’s property at any time. “Having stayed at home for ten months, my students should graduate and go. If any person tells you to look for trouble, tell the person that you want to graduate and go. Trouble is not good.” He added.

    Professor Angba averred that he intends to improve on the image of CRUTECH by giving a positive outlook of the university. He invited students to cooperate with him in that regard, stating that “you are the future of this state and my vision for the state and country is to raise young men and women who are globally competitive.”

    Speaking on COVID-19, the Vice Chancellor described the virus as “very real”. He implored students of the university to adhere to guidelines against the spread of the virus as recommended by relevant authorities, including the university’s Committee on COViD-19.

    On his part, the Chairman of CRUTECH’s Committee on COVID-19, Professor Emmanuel Uttah, charged the students to be wary of false sense of security about the virus. He said that a new and more deadly variant of the virus is currently afoot.

    According to him, ”COVID-19 is not written on anybody’s face. That is why you must listen to mitigation protocols and abide by them. Survival is a function of personal decision. If you decide well, you will survive and live well.”

    A similar orientation programme will take place in Obubra, Ogoja and Okuku campuses of the university, respectively.
    It will also take place for year 1 and 2 students of all campuses of the university after they resume in February.

     

  • Cross River Attorney General Drums Support for Rovers Football Club Calabar

    By Kelvin Obambon

    As the 2020/2021 Nigeria National League season set to begin, the Cross River State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Tanko Ashang, has drummed support for Rovers Football Club Calabar.

    This comes as the management and technical crew of Rovers Football Club Calabar, led by the Chairman, Mr Ejen Ebam, paid a courtesy visit to the Attorney General in his office at the New Secretariat Complex, Calabar, on Wednesday, January 27th 2021.

    The Chairman who thanked the Commissioner for finding time out of his tight schedule to receive the club officials, informed him of governor Ben Ayade’s unflinching support in ensuring that Rovers Football Club Calabar redeem its lost glory.

    Ebam however, appealed to the state’s number one law officer to assist the club on legal matters whenever the need arises, noting that the Nigeria National League was not without its peculiar legal challenges.

    He intimated the Commissioner of the club’s mandate to finish top in the 2020/2021 season and gain promotion to the country’s top flight which is the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

    Ebam commended Barr. Ashang, whom he said, has in his private capacity, contributed immensely to the development of sports in the state, by way of sponsoring sportsmen and women to advance their career, noting that his vision for sports in Cross River aligns very well with that of the present administration.

    Responding, the Attorney General thanked the management and technical crew for the visit and promised to watch all Rovers home matches and as well as support the team in whichever way possible.

    High point of the visit was the presentation of Rovers branded jersey to the Attorney General.